Illinois 21, Michigan 7 Postgame
Agree. I am against rushing the field or the court in general (fans belong in stands), but since that isn’t the norm in college sports nothing wrong with it here today. We don’t beat Michigan every year and not even every decade if that stat is right. They are the defending champs and ranked this year. And it was a special day with all the festivities. Well within the acceptable parameters for a silly tradition.
Considering our lack of offensive production. Luke running for his life and portraying Grange. We had some serious vibes and timely good plays. Coaches have got to call a better game plan. We should have put +30 up today with turnovers. Strange calls at certain times and field positions really slowed us down. Won't work next week in Eugene.
I will take this win and celebrate a wonderful day. Thank you CBS for going with our Illini production and pitching in on national TV.. Very well done by all involved.
I will take this win and celebrate a wonderful day. Thank you CBS for going with our Illini production and pitching in on national TV.. Very well done by all involved.
And to continue this thought.... This would mean tOSU probably finishes 10-2 as well, with losses to PSU and Oregon. Our resume would be extremely similar to tOSU's in that situation.
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
This board knows I'm no Lunney fan. I mean, the fourth and goal play call was abysmal.
But.
You win and you call that fake punt? All is forgiven at that point. Just win.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I’m very pro-rushing the field (I find it an awesome tradition and not silly), and I’m all in all not too worked up about this storm.
Purdue last week, though? A bit embarrassing, haha.
I-L-L baby!
Was that his call or the special team's coordinator's call?
Lunney struggled today.
Lunney struggled today.
The ball spotting by college refs is atrocious, and this situation was particularly egregious. Its inexcusable. Robert from Illiniboard has covered this for years, and you can count on poor spotting in nearly every game.
I have noticed on multiple occasions (both for and against us), guys have been down WELL inside the 1, but they always tend to spot the ball right on the 1. Is there direction to the refs to place the ball on the 1 if there is any doubt on the exact spot?
This is one of the key points, there are multiple reasons for the ineptitude. Honest (I presume) mistakes like the 4-yard miss, and conscious decisions to place the ball on a yard marker for expediency, both in that play and for ease of chain marking or ball return after an incomplete pass.
Both should be better but rarely are.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
The greater historical pain is in the lack of trips.Yeah I didn't word that right! Winning NFL coach that appeared in a SB!
(Apologies to Bears fans for any historical pain triggered)
Today was the most intense atmosphere at Memorial Stadium since 2002 when UI took OSU to overtime (and lost).
This crowd was into it and screaming from the start. Illinois seemed to be in control for most of the game but I was waiting for the ceiling to cave in like in previous seasons.
Illinois started driving nails in the coffin when UM failed to score a TD late in the third quarter to get the game within one score. UI blocked the field goal. All that long, time consuming drive for no points.
What a great day. Next week is a tall order, but I feel like there is more than a glimmer of hope next week.
This crowd was into it and screaming from the start. Illinois seemed to be in control for most of the game but I was waiting for the ceiling to cave in like in previous seasons.
Illinois started driving nails in the coffin when UM failed to score a TD late in the third quarter to get the game within one score. UI blocked the field goal. All that long, time consuming drive for no points.
What a great day. Next week is a tall order, but I feel like there is more than a glimmer of hope next week.
MustangWally
- Mayfield
Michigan football ripped by CBS experts, fans after 'embarrassing' showing vs. Illinois
"This is the best that you have coming out of a bye week ... what'd you do with that time?" Michigan football and Sherrone Moore in trouble at Illini.
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Maize and Blue goggles
JW called it.
He is starting to establish himself as among the greatest AD in Illinois history. Certainly in my lifetime only Neale Stoner was as good for rebuilding and general program success. Whitman is probably better when considering all the facilities upgrading he’s also been able to accomplish with the Trustees.
Michigan tears so refreshing.